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Charnwood W815 Owner's Manual

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MINI LATHE
OWNERS MANUAL
MODEL : W815
Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road,
Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU
Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929
email: sales@charnwood.net
website: www.charnwood.net

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  • Page 1 MINI LATHE OWNERS MANUAL MODEL : W815 Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929 email: sales@charnwood.net website: www.charnwood.net...
  • Page 2: General Safety Rules

    W815 Technical Specification Distance between centres 330mm Swing over bed 200mm Motor (carbon Brush) 250W 1.3hp 240Vdc Speeds 750 to 3,200 rpm 1” x 8 tpi Spindle thread Headstock and tailstock tapers Dimensions (WxDxH) 690mm x 220mm x 310mm Weight...
  • Page 3 6. Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work areas well illuminated. 7. Keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area. 8.
  • Page 4 ADDITIONAL RULES FOR LATHES 1. Never attempt to adjust any part of the workpiece whilst the lathe is still in motion. Wait until the workpiece has come to a complete stop. 2. Ensure that chuck keys, tommy bars and similar items are removed before the lathe is started.
  • Page 5 Unpacking your lathe Check the contents of the box have arrived safely and that all the components are present, according to the list below. Lathe bed with headstock, tailstock & banjo Centres Tool tray Faceplate Nuts & bolts for fixing Tool rest stem tool tray &cross bar...
  • Page 6 A spanner is supplied to facilitate removal of the faceplate and there is a knock out bar provided for easy removal of the centres. Main Features of Charnwood W815 lathe This lathe is built on a solid cast iron bed which gives it strength, weight and stability.
  • Page 7 It is essential to have it unplugged when tensioning/changing the drive belt or replacing the brushes. When you have mounted a piece of wood, position the tool rest and always rotate the work piece by had to ensure that it is clear of the crossbar. Select a low speed on the control dial (turn the knob anticlockwise) and press the green button on the NVR switch.
  • Page 8: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance 1) Adjusting The Drive Belt Tension To adjust the belt tension, slacken off the two cap head bolts fixing the motor to the lathe bed. Pivot the motor on the rear bolt until the desired tension is reached and then tighten both bolts.
  • Page 9 CHARNWOOD W815 LATHE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Fault Possible Cause Remedy Machine will not start Power supply not connected Check plug socket is switched on Fuse in plug has blown Replace fuse Fuse in control panel has blown Replace fuse Break in power supply cable...
  • Page 10 W815 Parts Diagram...
  • Page 11 W815 Parts List Part No. Description Part No. Description Restraining Plate Bolt Bolt Handgrip (Chrome) Tailstock Locking Handle – Tailstock 18mm Locking Handle – Toolrest 28mm Bolt Sleeve Eccentric Axis Barrel 1MT Tail Centre Drive Centre Faceplate 1” x 8 tpi Tailstock Locking Handle Headstock Spindle 1”...
  • Page 12 Updated: October 2016 Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929 email: sales@charnwood.net website: www.charnwood.net...